Isaac celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things
From rodeo queens to a bush pub’s unsung community heroes, Isaac has honoured its greatest givers and welcomed fresh citizens on Australia Day.
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$100k burnt: Shocking new details revealed in late night fire
Ratepayers will be stuck with a six figure bill after an overnight West Mackay fire on council property which may have been deliberately lit.
‘Nobody wants recognition’: Mackay celebrates its citizens of the year
From 136 nominees, nine Mackay region citizens were recognised for their remarkable contributions to the broader community.
‘A place of refuge’: Mackay not-for-profit celebrates 40 years
The managers of a Mackay not-for-profit are looking back on its humble beginnings as a place of refuge for people with a disability as they celebrate 40 years of service.
WATCH: Jet boat tours take off from the Mackay CBD
Mackay’s newest attraction flies up and down the Pioneer River and under the Forgan Bridge hitting speeds of 80km/h.
‘Hidden demographic’: Support service sees spike in demand
Not-for-profit group Orange Sky said its laundry, breakfast service has seen a 10 per cent increase in demand as Mackay copes with a housing crisis.
Elderly man taken to hospital after Sarina shed fire
An elderly man has been taken to Mackay Base Hospital after a sports shed fire in Sarina.
‘It’s about healing’: Survival Day rally to take over Forgan Bridge
The organisers of Mackay’s Survival Day rally believe their numbers are set to triple as the January 26 march mourning the arrival of the British enters its third run.
New recruits the ‘unicorns’ of the health system
A new midwifery course at JCU is set to boost the quality of services in Mackay, training and retaining a local workforce.
Man escapes horror crash, flip into power lines
A driver has brought down ten spans of powerline in a horror North Queensland crash which cut power to 250 homes.
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